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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.08, 682.43 and 334.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.08, 682.43 and 334.58 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.08 : 682.43 = 334.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.08/682.43 = 334.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.08x = 682.43 × 334.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.08x = 228,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,322.34/456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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